Jennifer Joplin News

The Human Race Theatre Company has announced the cast for this spring’s production of HAY FEVER. HAY FEVER will play in the Loft Theatre in downtown Dayton, April 8-19, 2026. 

Two aspects are important in understanding why people often react diametrically to the play.   First is that it is a British farce.  It is not intended to carry a social message.  It is not a Shakespeare drama or tragedy.  

Production photos have been released for Noises Off at Great Lakes Theater (GLT). This farce takes center stage at the Hanna Theatre, Playhouse Square, from April 25 – May 18, 2025. See the photos here!

Great Lakes Theater (GLT) brings the curtain down on its 63rd season with a fitting finale full of laughter in Noises Off.

Under the starlit skies at St. Elizabeth University, The Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey (STNJ) is presenting William Shakespeare’s As You Like It on their Outdoor Stage.

Shakespeare’s comedy As You Like It will come to The Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey.  The beloved play, one of the most popular in Shakespeare’s canon, will be presented on the Outdoor Stage at St. Elizabeth University beginning June 19, 2024.  

 Ensemble Theatre Cincinnati will present the world premiere dramedy The Match Game by Steven Strafford. Performances run April 13 – May 5, 2024.

The Human Race Theatre Company, Dayton's premier professional theatre, is pleased to announce an “Encore Performance” of its 2017 world premiere production of 26 Pebbles by Eric Ulloa – in recognition of the 8th anniversary of the tragic school shooting at Sandy Hook School in Newtown, Connecticut. 

The Know Theatre of Cincinnati has announced continuing plans for its 2020-2021 theatrical season. The Know remains committed to its mission as 'Cincinnati's theatrical playground' to present bold and creative new works from unexpected and surprising voices, while maintaining the highest possible level of safety for artists and audiences alike.

Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park has released Hope, the first installment in its new 10-part video series, 'Monologues of Hope,' written and performed by professional playwrights and actors based in the Greater Cincinnati region.

Unemployed, fresh off a dead-end marriage, and searching for a way to take control of her life, Halo walks into a gym and signs up for mixed martial arts lessons. Her trainer thinks she's a light-weight. Her mother and sister think it's just plain weird.

Unemployed, fresh off a dead-end marriage, and searching for a way to take control of her life, Halo walks into a gym and signs up for mixed martial arts lessons. As she prepares for her first match, Halo realizes that life inside the cage and outside the cage are disturbingly similar. And that the only way to survive either is to fight.

Based on the 18th Century legend of the Beast of Gevaudan, The Man-Beast is a taut and seductive new drama by Know Theatre favorite Joseph Zettelmaier (author of 2015's All Childish Things and 2016's Pulp).

In Stephen Karam's fast-paced, skillfully wrought horror/drama, The Humans, Frankenstein's monster is replaced with what truly terrifies Americans in 2018--not having enough money for retirement! Ok. So, that might sound silly, but I assure you, it sent a chill down my spine.

Set the table and pull up a chair! Ensemble Theatre Cincinnati presents the regional premiere of the 2016 Tony Award Winner for Best Play, The Humans by Pulitzer Prize finalist Stephen Karam. This evocative drama brings a family face to face with their most familiar fears, and provides a poignant reminder of why we gather together. Featuring an all-star cast and an incredible two-story set, The Humans serves up trials, traditions, and turkey. Playing January 23 February 17, 2018. Directed by Michael Evan Haney. Production Sponsor is The Carol Ann and Ralph V. Haile, Jr./U.S. Bank Foundation.

This April, The Human Race Theatre Company (HRTC) makes a warm and welcome return to On Golden Pond. The preview performance of On Golden Pond is Thursday, April 6. Opening night is Friday, April 7. Scroll down for a sneak peek at the production!

The Human Race Theatre Company gives voice to an entire town of people who first witnessed unimaginable heartbreak, then suffered through emotional pain and unanswered questions before learning how to move forward with Eric Ulloa's new play, 26 Pebbles.

The Human Race Theatre Company gives voice to an entire town of people who first witnessed unimaginable heartbreak, then suffered through emotional pain and unanswered questions before learning how to move forward with Eric Ulloa's new play, 26 Pebbles.

Still not over the news of HAMILTON performing at the Grammys? Getting ready to hear Amber Riley crush it in DREAMGIRLS on the West End? Didn't have time to check in on your favorite Broadway stars? Well don't worry BroadwayWorld has rounded up some of the biggest stories from this week from Broadway and beyond with BroadwayWorld's 'This Week in Pictures.'

The Human Race begins the second half of its 29th season with Tennessee William's first great masterpiece, THE GLASS MENAGERIE. The production at The Human Race's downtown Dayton home at The Loft Theatre is directed by Greg Hellems and features actors Scott Hunt, Jennifer Joplin, Claire Kennedy and Drew Vidal. The preview performance of THE GLASS MENAGERIE is tomorrow, February 4. Opening night is tonight, February 5. The production runs through February 21. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the cast in action below!